Research on the Application of Situated Learning Theory in College Entrepreneurship Programs

Abstract

: The development of entrepreneurship education in colleges and universities has showed some weaknesses, such as teaching practice activities too centered around formalities, lack of authentic start-up practice projects, and lack of emotional resonance in entrepreneurship cultivation. In order to effectively solve these challenges, this paper proposes to introduce the situated learning theory into the entrepreneurship and innovation courses. In doing so, a paradigm to apply situated learning in entrepreneurship education has been developed, covering the overall design of the program, and the principles and framework of micro teaching activities, which constitute the newly-proposed 4 spiral theory of situated learning. With further progress of digital technology, the research and application of situated learning theory will provide strong support for the popularization and deepening of entrepreneurship education, in internalizing knowledge, constructing new thinking, improving abilities, and stimulating emotional resonance.